Remote power management of an adapter

Abstract

Methods and systems are described for controlling a power management of a remote adapter. According to at least one embodiment, an adapter assembly for controlling a power supply includes an electrical interface arranged to receive power from a power source, a first circuit arranged to supply power to a light emitting device from the electrical interface, a second circuit arranged to supply power to a security device from the electrical interface, and a controller in communication with a wired or wireless receiver where the controller is configured to independently control a level of power of the first circuit.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An adapter assembly, comprising:
 an electrical interface arranged to receive power from a power source;   a first circuit arranged to supply power to a first device from the electrical interface;   a second circuit arranged to supply power to a second device from the electrical interface, the second device being different from the first device; and   a controller in communication with a wired or wireless receiver, the controller being configured to independently control a level of power of the first circuit.   
     
     
         2 . The adapter assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first circuit is in part incorporated into a threaded socket. 
     
     
         3 . The adapter assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the second circuit is in part incorporated into a plug. 
     
     
         4 . The adapter assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the second device is a security camera. 
     
     
         5 . The adapter assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the second device is a motion detector. 
     
     
         6 . The adapter assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the controller comprises:
 a processor;   memory in electronic communication with the processor; and   instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to:
 adjust the level of the power to the first circuit in response to receiving a signal. 
   
     
     
         7 . The adapter assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cut off power to the first device by breaking the first circuit. 
     
     
         8 . The adapter assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the first device is a light emitting device, and the instructions are further executable by the processor to dim the light emitting device. 
     
     
         9 . The adapter assembly of  claim 6 , wherein adjusting the level of the power includes turning off power to an electrical terminal of the first circuit. 
     
     
         10 . The adapter assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a mount that is configured to attach to a light socket.   
     
     
         11 . The adapter assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the power source is a building power source. 
     
     
         12 . The adapter assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the power source is a wireless power source. 
     
     
         13 . A method for remotely controlling a power supply, comprising:
 providing, with an adapter assembly, a first power level to a light emitting device and a second power level to a security device;   receiving a signal with the adapter assembly; and   adjusting the first power level to the light emitting device while maintaining the second power level to the security device.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein adjusting the first power level to the light emitting device comprises diminishing the first power level such that the light emitting device dims. 
     
     
         15 . A system, comprising:
 an adapter assembly arranged to connect with a power supply;   a first circuit arranged to direct power to a first device from the power supply;   a second circuit arranged to direct power to a second device from the power supply; and   a controller in communication with a wireless receiver where the controller is configured to independently control a level of power to the first circuit and/or the second circuit.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising a remote switch comprising a transceiver to communicate with the receiver. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the first device is a light emitting device. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising a control unit configured to control a automation system and/or security system, wherein the control unit comprises a transceiver in communication with the receiver. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the adapter assembly is constructed to be secured to a light socket. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the second device is a security device.